Jose Aldo celebrated his retirement from MMA at a ceremony in Rio de Janeiro, emphasizing that he has moved on to personal pursuits. He expressed a clear decision not to return to fighting, stating that he seeks to pursue lectures and support his children’s ambitions, specifically in soccer. Aldo also shared his reluctance to allow his children to follow his professional path in MMA due to the pressures of comparison to his legacy. The event included heartfelt tributes from those who contributed to his career, reflecting on his influence in the sport.
There's no fight that will make me come back. I don't want this for myself anymore. I have other goals, now much more on the personal side.
I don't want any of my children fighting MMA because, in addition to the pressure of being a fighter, he will be compared to me.
We are here to end a successful career that all of Brazil knows, that the whole world knows.
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